Pretend they are other people online to trick others o Spread lies and rumors about victims
Trick people into revealing personal information
Send or forward mean text messages
Post pictures of victims without their consent
Most people who bully do not think it is a big deal and are encouraged by friends to do it (ncps.org). Victims of cyber bullying will sometimes withdraw from friends and also feel frightened since they do not know who is doing it. To help prevent cyber bullying you can raise awareness about it in the school you work at. This way the students will know that this is unacceptable behavior.
People who cyber bully:
Most people who bully do not think it is a big deal and are encouraged by friends to do it (ncps.org). Victims of cyber bullying will sometimes withdraw from friends and also feel frightened since they do not know who is doing it. To help prevent cyber bullying you can raise awareness about it in the school you work at. This way the students will know that this is unacceptable behavior.
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